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Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2002, 06:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By yxcapt

A glider has a glide ratio of 20/1, this can be...

A glider has a glide ratio of 20/1, this can be expressed asa glide of 20 feet forward for every 1 foot down. The glide ratio can all so be expressed as L/D or 20 pounds of lift and 1 pound of drag....
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2002, 06:10
Replies: 22
Views: 2,426
Posted By yxcapt

I fly a completely VFR ship and Inadvernt IFR is...

I fly a completely VFR ship and Inadvernt IFR is deadly. Planning and having an out will prevent most situations from turning bad. But when I have been cought short, I landed out. I prefer to be...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2002, 07:53
Replies: 23
Views: 8,520
Posted By yxcapt

Post I've seen many different types of procedures for...

I've seen many different types of procedures for the emergency descent. Two reasons for the turn include getting off the airway or track, and/or to keep a positive 'G' load on the airplane during...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2002, 08:32
Replies: 8
Views: 6,561
Posted By yxcapt

Post Big piston,. .. .Can a pilot fly successfully...

Big piston,. .. .Can a pilot fly successfully without knowing this? Sure, but I want to know the how and the why. When a question is raised, I don't always except the first answer especially when...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2002, 02:49
Replies: 8
Views: 6,561
Posted By yxcapt

Post Z-. .. .Two thoughts on your second point.. .....

Z-. .. .Two thoughts on your second point.. .. .The amount of force the rudder produces depends on the airspeed squared, and on the rudder's angle of attack. Therefore as you decelerate you will need...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2002, 20:57
Replies: 8
Views: 6,561
Posted By yxcapt

Question Greaser & Z,. .. .I pose this thought. As long...

Greaser & Z,. .. .I pose this thought. As long as the airplane is not in a slip (a yaw string used not the ball in the slip/skid indicator), wouldn't the lift on both sides be equal (we raise the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2002, 07:25
Replies: 8
Views: 6,561
Posted By yxcapt

Post Vmc and flaps.

In a light twin, how do flaps affect Vmc?. .. .One thought: 23.149 calls for flaps in the take-off position. For most light twins that would be up. Extending the flaps would reduce Vmc becouse the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Mar 2002, 08:23
Replies: 16
Views: 579
Posted By yxcapt

Post Is there any place in the State that issue JAA...

Is there any place in the State that issue JAA certificates?
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2002, 06:07
Replies: 10
Views: 4,119
Posted By yxcapt

Post Your instructor might be correct, if he is really...

Your instructor might be correct, if he is really old and not up to date on current regulations.. .. .Under the old CAR 23 certification requirements, Vmc was done with the gear down. On some older...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2002, 08:15
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By yxcapt

Unhappy I was just discussing this subject yesterday. A...

I was just discussing this subject yesterday. A lot of it has to do with traffic. Close to Chicago and also around the Salt Lake area, it takes about 35 to 40 min. from engine start to the practice...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2002, 06:03
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By yxcapt

Question Preflight inspection

I have been asked to speak to a group of about 50 pilots on the subject of preflight inspections.

My question to you flight instructors is where do you find weakness in pilots preflight...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Feb 2002, 07:52
Replies: 18
Views: 738
Posted By yxcapt

Post Some of the techniques I use are mentioned above...

Some of the techniques I use are mentioned above but I have a couple of other ideas.

I start out with the pattern first. Pitch, power, airspeed, flaps, traffic and stuff. The stabilized final is...
Forum: Questions
15th Feb 2002, 08:30
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By yxcapt

Post Hate to disapoint but there are at least 5700...

Hate to disapoint but there are at least 5700 airline pilots out on furlough here. Some have gone back to instucting if they can find a job. Unless you have alot of experiance or are a specialist...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Feb 2002, 20:16
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By yxcapt

Post Check the FAAs web site, <a...

Check the FAAs web site, <a href="http://www.faa.gov" target="_blank">www.faa.gov</a> for an "office near you". Once you have the phone number give them a call. They have a list of local examiners...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Feb 2002, 08:17
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By yxcapt

Cool how to sweat on only one side of the body. .how...

how to sweat on only one side of the body. .how to get student to by lunch. .keeping one step ahead of the feds. .101 uses for Duct Tape in aviation. .Living with a pilot. .Finding the best divorce...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2002, 21:00
Replies: 49
Views: 10,854
Posted By yxcapt

Post "* The FAA examiners are mandated in the regs...

"* The FAA examiners are mandated in the regs with the authority to use any unsatisfactory performance as an opportunity to teach rather than fail and they routinely do so. They are success...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Feb 2002, 05:52
Replies: 39
Views: 7,717
Posted By yxcapt

Post CAT- Sounds like hard work, but fun as all...

CAT-

Sounds like hard work, but fun as all get out! I help out at the EAA in Oshkosh. When not working, you can find me listening to the war birds start, taxi, take-off....what noise!! Personal...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Feb 2002, 08:04
Replies: 39
Views: 7,717
Posted By yxcapt

Post Cat- I have very little round engine all of...

Cat-

I have very little round engine all of it in 2 single engine airplanes (UPF-7 & SNJ). Back when most of my friends and myself where building time, I got lucky and started flying turbins. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2002, 07:32
Replies: 49
Views: 10,854
Posted By yxcapt

Post CTD- Just like a drivers lic. flying is a...

CTD-

Just like a drivers lic. flying is a privileage and not a right. The events of 9/11 proved that.

As FAR as single engine and single pilot IFR are concerned, I don't beleave these are...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2002, 06:57
Replies: 28
Views: 7,556
Posted By yxcapt

Post John T- Interesting set up. Since I'm in...

John T-

Interesting set up. Since I'm in the sim next month and if all parties agree, I'll see if I can set up that situation. The DC-9 is a rudder airplane when engine out and if you get the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Feb 2002, 07:19
Replies: 39
Views: 7,717
Posted By yxcapt

Post Cat- The engine out go-around in a light...

Cat-

The engine out go-around in a light twin just aint possable 99% of the time anyway. I do attempt to demostrate this at about 2000 ft AGL. If the student is lucky, he'll maintain altitude at...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2002, 06:28
Replies: 28
Views: 7,556
Posted By yxcapt

Post John T- According to an old Douglas letter I...

John T-

According to an old Douglas letter I have, V1 cannot be less than Vmcg, Vr will be at least 5% above Vmca and V2 will at least be 10% above Vmca. These numbers are most likely the same as...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2002, 01:59
Replies: 35
Views: 3,458
Posted By yxcapt

Post flight instruction,. .aero photos. .deer count....

flight instruction,. .aero photos. .deer count. .powerline patrol

Fun

Tax write off
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Feb 2002, 01:48
Replies: 39
Views: 7,717
Posted By yxcapt

Post According to the NTSB and the AOPA, most twin...

According to the NTSB and the AOPA, most twin pilots lose the airplane during a single engine approach and landing phase of flight.

Interesting. You would think the SE Take-off/departure would...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2002, 01:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,583
Posted By yxcapt

Post Can't speek for the 737 but on the DC-9 we add to...

Can't speek for the 737 but on the DC-9 we add to Vref the greater of; all the gust, half the steady state winds greater than 20k, or 5 knot. In any case don't exceed the orginal Vref + 20 knots. ...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2002, 01:15
Replies: 28
Views: 7,556
Posted By yxcapt

Post I don't have a problem using reduced thrust under...

I don't have a problem using reduced thrust under the right conditions, Light loads, cool temps, long clean runways and no obsticals (above and beyound the minimum requirements).

But I do use max...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Feb 2002, 03:40
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By yxcapt

Red face Pardon my poor spelling

Pardon my poor spelling
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Feb 2002, 03:37
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By yxcapt

Post Towerdog- Now, I like what I'm reading. ...

Towerdog-

Now, I like what I'm reading. Willing to pass on experiance and working at bringing your skills up (via Gliem). A good start.

I have a lot of current and retired airline pilots pass...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Jan 2002, 09:30
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By yxcapt

Post I go with just knowing a little about the systems...

I go with just knowing a little about the systems but I have the memory items and limitation memorized. While I'm there I focus on system details and review the memory items and limitations about...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jan 2002, 09:11
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By yxcapt

Question You also mention a little rudder during a turn. ...

You also mention a little rudder during a turn. In a normal turn (in smooth air) both ailiron and rudder are nutrial unless you have a real long wing and/or steep bank. In that case over banking...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jan 2002, 09:03
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By yxcapt

Question Checkboard- "Yankee Engines"? Do you mean...

Checkboard-

"Yankee Engines"? Do you mean the US built Lycoming or Continatal? This means right rudder not left.

And a question about your inverted turns. To make a turn to the left...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jan 2002, 02:41
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By yxcapt

Talking Work hard and never ever let your gard down.

Work hard and never ever let your gard down.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Jan 2002, 23:15
Replies: 39
Views: 7,717
Posted By yxcapt

Post NAP- I've never flown a TB20. Thanks,...

NAP-

I've never flown a TB20.

Thanks, Happy birthday
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2002, 23:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By yxcapt

Post 411a- I'm going from memory here but I...

411a-

I'm going from memory here but I beleave the 100 ft DH is a requirement to meet lowwer than standard landing minimums under FAR 121. It is also requirement to have either 2 flight directors...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Jan 2002, 09:07
Replies: 42
Views: 3,132
Posted By yxcapt

Post I can recall 3 single engine landings that...

I can recall 3 single engine landings that resulted from us being unable to restart the intentionaly failed engine. 2 of them where in the Piper Apache and 1 in a Grumman Cougar GA-7.

I've had 3...
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